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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.71, 4,592.52 and 753.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.71, 4,592.52 and 753.21 is: 1,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.71 : 4,592.52 = 753.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.71/4,592.52 = 753.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.71x = 4,592.52 × 753.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.71x = 3,459,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,131.99/3,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.80

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